May the Beauty and Abundance of Life be Yours each Thanksgiving and Everyday!Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. 11/26/2008

326 S. UNION AVE    545-3313   BRANCH INN AND A CLASSIC BOUTIQUE VICTIMS BENEFIT NOV. 30, 2008   A BENEFIT IS BEING ORGANIZED TO HELP WITH THE ENORMOUS COSTS THAT ALL OF THE VICTIMS HAVE INCURRED.  WE ARE ASKING OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP IN ANY WAY THEY CAN.   WE ARE IN NEED OF MANY THINGS TO MAKE THIS BENEFIT A SUCCESS IN SUCH A SHORT TIME. THE BENEFIT WILL START WITH A POKER RUN @ 11AM - 4PM.  A $6 BURRITO PLATE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ZIPPERS STARTING AT NOON.  VARIOUS LOCAL BANDS WILL PROVIDE LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY & EVENING.  A SILENT AUCTION WILL RUN FROM NOON - 6PM WITH THE LIVE AUCTION RUNNING FROM 6PM - 9PM.  THERE WILL BE A 50/50 RAFFLE AS WELL AS DOOR PRIZES.     * QUALITY AUCTION ITEMS FOR A SILENT & LIVE AUCTION CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT ZIPPERS.  A VALUE AND DONOR INFORMATION ... 11/18/2008

People are still looking for property despite the current market. I get e-mails and calls for investment / rental property on a regular basis. There are still good deals to be found in Pueblo. With the foreclosure situation people still need good homes and better than average landlords. About once a month or more I will get a call from a tenant who is being displaced. Not because the tenant wasn't paying rent, but because the landlord wasn't paying the mortgage. Image the surprise when the knock on the door comes and the tenant knows he has a year long lease but is being asked to leave due to no fault of his own.   Now is a great time to buy investment / rental property in Pueblo. January - June (2008) Market report for Single Family / Site Built homes under $60,000 Lowest list price $9... 10/02/2008

Reading, Getting Into College, & Oktoberfest Have you heard about "The Big Read"?  "The Big Read:  All  Pueblo Reads 2008" is a literary program designed to get everyone in Pueblo County reading and discussing one book at the same time each year.  This year's community book selection is The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.  Amy Tan will actually be in Pueblo at several events this month to help us celebrate.  For more info on Amy Tan events, contact Tabitha.Davis@pueblolibrary.org. As you probably know, Pueblo West's White Library closed the end of August and will re-open after completion of the expansion project sometime in the early part of next year.  A temporary Drop Stop has been set up in the Roselawn office ( 279 S. Joe Martinez Blvd. , Suite D) where residents can go to drop off librar... 10/02/2008

The Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) had it's monthly meeting tonight at Colorado State University Pueblo. Many, many things were discussed, I thought I'd share some of it with you. CRES: Increases the awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency technologies. Reasons to go Solar: Walk the Talk Be part of the Solution Reduce your power bills Many financial incentives Improved property values Lock in energy rates Energy Security Reduce Vulnerability to the grid Environmentally Friendly Power Proven Technology Life Cycle assessment (pay back) Turn Key Systems Jobs in your area No State Sales tax (Colorado) 　 Cost examples given for 3 kilowatt systems for an average house were $22,000 but with incentives and tax cre... 09/25/2008

  Know these guys?  Well you can enjoy them in Pueblo Colorado.  Country girl that I am, BLUEGRASS, is ROOTS and when performed by the ACKERMAN'S you'll be tapp'n your toe right along with the rest of us here at Colorado Western Real Estate. 1946 saw the birth of BLUEGRASS a new musical genre that generated as much excitement as the creation of rock'n roll would just a few years later. Today, led by Aaron Ackeramn, The Ackermans carry that same musical thrill forward into a new century. At a time when most top bluegrass bands are smooth, tight and virtuosic, The Ackermans retain some of the rugged, roughhewn dynamism, and emotional impact of traditional bluegrass to new audiences. From the moment they hit the stage until the moment they leave, the audience is going to be entertained! On... 09/17/2008

The Pueblo Parade of Homes Industry Day(2008) went well despite the unusually cool weather. Thanks to Country Wide Home Loans (Diane Van Buskirk, Tammie Stratman, Aarron W, and Brian) who rented the 15+ people who attended a stretch limo from Pure Luxury Limousines.       We managed to see 14 of the 23 houses that were open. Houses ranged from the low $200's to the $900K range.  Some of the main themes were more open kitchens, theater rooms and outdoor living spaces.   IMHO:                           OAKWOOD Contruction  1305 Paseo Del Norte had the best presentation, in step with the season  $264,900 HARTLAND Homes 345 E. Bahia had the best theater and great house for the money $229,900 MESSNER Homes1060 W. El Nido had the best features including the bamboo floor and other green stuff ... 09/13/2008

To: HB construction P.O. Box 3118 Pueblo, CO 81001 719 250 0995 I'd like to thank HB Construction for all of their assistance. You went Way beyond my expectations. I thought there was no way the insurance company was going to pay for a new roof. Thank you Garris, your two trips to my house to meet the insurance adjuster made all the difference. Your crew was very polite, clean and worked very hard and late into the day to get the job done. I appreciate your efforts and the efforts of your crew in getting the new roof up, on and complete as fast as they did. I'd be happy and pleased to refer your company to anybody, 　 Sincerely, Dena Stevens Rockvale, CO 09/10/2008

  Pueblo West Reservoir          When people drive down the Front Range in Colorado through Pueblo they never see one of Pueblos' great treasures. The Pueblo Reservoir is approx 10,000 acres and 60 miles of shoreline. A great place to escape the city and the heat. Camp, Hike, Fish, Boat, Fun! Houses with views of the Lake start at $450,000 +  ( Call for availability ) From I 25 take Highway 50 west to McCollough Blvd turn south and follow the signs. More infor : http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/LakePueblo/ 06/26/2008

Colorado Western Real Estate was a proud sponsor of the Pueblo Outlaws 2008 High School Rodeo the weekend of April 26-27 2008. I have to admit I had no idea of what I was watching. No doubt the cowboys in Heaven were yelling down "get that blonde outta there!"    On more than one occasion I've remarked that I don't know one end of a cow from the other. My good friend George Souto will remind me that the end with the horns is the dangerous end, the other end is where we get milk.   The event was held at the Colorado State Fair Grounds in Pueblo CO. And in my opinion the cows being "cut" looked less than enthusiastic. Mostly it looked as if the high school kids were messing with their minds. And I was confused when it was announced that they would be bringing in "new" cows for the boys ev... 04/28/2008

04/28/2008

Every town in America probably has it's own food specialty, San Francisco is known for it's fish, Seattle for it's coffee, St. Louis for it's BBQ and Miami for it's Mojitos. In Pueblo we have Sloppers for lunch or dinner. Coors Tavern on 4th Street is said to have made the first one. How to Make a Slopper1 hamburger bun open on a plate2 cooked hamburger patties on top of the bunsFrench Fries laid on top of the patties1 - 1 ½ Cups of Green Chilli on top of friesChopped lettuce to coverCover with shredded cheddar cheeseServe hot and don't even think about the calories, just come for lunch in Pueblo 02/13/2008

 A total of 5 homes were sold on Hatchet Ranch in 2007.   Median price $320,000 Average price $301,800 Average days on the market 210 Average price per square foot $137A total of 14 land parcels were sold on Hatchet Ranch in 2007Median price $60,450Average price $70,057Average days on the market 235There are currently 6 homes on the market as of January 2008 (40+/- acres)Median price $245,000Average price $318,000Average days of the market 101Average price per square foot $151There are currently 48 land parcels on the market as of January 2008 (40+/- acres) Median price $67,900Average price $76,600Average days on the market 229 01/05/2008

One of my goals is to someday figure out why so many people are golf crazy and maybe start golfing. Maybe it's the Tiger Woods factor, I don't know. But it seems like golf fever is just catching. And I'm told real estate deals get done on a golf course on a regular basis. So when an advertising company called me about sponsoring score cards I thought why not? Last year they promised me, for a price, that my ad with picture would be over the first hole on the score card and that I'd be the only Realtor. Not all turned out as planned. So this year they are promising me 2 years for the price of one and that I will be the only Realtor and be over hole #1. But I also wanted to follow the green trail. So I investigated our local Pueblo golf course and I learned that they are very ECO green! E... 12/17/2007

Green Perfectionism and editorial commentThe green movement has been going for along time now. The recent up surg has been a healthy push forward for the ideas that have been around for awhile. Maybe it's a generational thing, each generation needs to think it's improving the situation - I don't know. It maybe a healthy thing for the environment to push the proverbial envelope. Have you noticed that no matter what you read, no matter how much research you do there is always a better method or idea on the horizon? For about two years I worked with and helped a local home builder plan a new subsidiary company to one he had started 40 years prior. His educational and intellectual back ground was environmental. Our plan and accomplishment was to develop three or four floor plans that were e... 12/04/2007

You are invited to a Colorado Western Real Estate Celebration!  December 14, 2007 from 6PM-9PM 421 N. Main Street, Pueblo CO 81003In the 3rd floor Federal Room * Food * Live Entertainment * Door Prizes *  RSVP 719 546-3700   Hope to see you all ! 11/28/2007

For anyone who has read my blog for very long knows about the family I sold a house to summer of 2007. They purchased a beautiful house on the hill on Hatchet Ranch just south of Pueblo. If you missed the other posts click here and here.This Holiday Penny, Marshal and their family invited me to share their Thanksgiving dinner. Penny is a wonderful chef and we had a great day. But what will always stay in my mind is the very special turkey Penny cooked just for me. Thank you Chris Elizabeth for sharing your turkey recipe.Penny and Jason with "the bird" 11/23/2007

  If you read HAVE YOU A STORY LIKE THIS, you should know that after giving the buyer a full tour of the entire area, the amenitites, the events, the growth, these buyers are so excited about their new city.    We look forward to having all who consider Pueblo Colorado.  A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!  09/24/2007

The Professional bull riders have made their world wide head quarters on the Historic Arkansas River walk of Pueblo or HARP. Ty Murray was on hand and gave a speech to the hundreds in attendance, standing on Union Ave. The $11Million dollar building housing PBR sits on the River walk and is viable to every one who visits. The PBR says that bull riding is the toughest sport on dirt - and I believe them. If you are looking for property for your own bulls, give me a call. Southern Colorado has many ranches currently for sale and I'd love to show them to you!   08/31/2007

Recently I had a client contact me about looking for property on Hatchet Ranch. Beth (found me on Active Rain) had seen the entrances from Interstate 25, and asked if I would show her some vacant land. Hatchet Ranch is made up mostly of 40 acres parcels, but a few are larger. The prices go from approx $1000 - $3500 an acre. Some parcels are more flat and are covered with wild grasses, some have rock out croppings and /or trees.  (Beth with two of the three dogs she brought with her. Meet Alou and Stella! We were at The Hatchet Ranch when I took this picture. Beth is not a tall person, but these are REALLY BIG DOGS! Alou and Stella were very well mannered and gentle.)                                                               Hatchet Ranch - If you are fortunate you may have the Green... 08/31/2007